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Gorgeous Custom home in gated community of Los Gatos in North Scottsdale. Situated on almost an acre of serene private desert. This home was built for entertaining with a massive formal living and dining room, stunning fireplace and art display wall with custom lighting. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is light and bright and, features quartz counter tops, loads of storage, and counter space for all the chefs in the house. The backyard is the absolute show stopper of this home. Step out onto the huge covered patio and take in the sparkling pool, gazebo, hot tub, putting greens, Basketball sport court, roof top deck, and lush mature landscaping. Breathtaking views and north/south exposure. New AC's in 2022/2024. This incredible home has it all AND has horse privileges!

Step into this exquisite 4,500 sqft home, where sophistication meets comfort. The residence features an impressive layout with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The home features a spacious and elegant design, with charming architectural details throughout. The expansive primary bedroom suite offers a luxurious private sanctuary, with a balcony overlooking the panoramic mountain views. The spa-inspired primary bathroom, adorned with elegant tile flooring and bathed in an abundance of natural light, promises a serene retreat. Three additional bedrooms provide ample space and privacy for family and guests. The gourmet kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, equipped with high-end appliances, generous counter space, and an open stylish layout that seamlessly integrates with the dining and living areas. Exposed brick walls and rustic charm enhance the home's unique character, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living space is highlighted by a charming fireplace and vaulted ceilings, providing a cozy and welcoming ambiance. Elegant lighting fixtures and luxurious flooring throughout the home contribute to the overall sophisticated aesthetic. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a covered patio, outdoor kitchen with a fireplace, a pool, a spa, and an outdoor shower. The lush landscaping and stone accents create a serene and private oasis, while the mountain and city views offer a stunning backdrop. Additional features include a spacious five-car garage, a loft, a bar, and an outdoor courtyard, making this home ideal for entertaining. Fully renovated with semi-custom finishes, this property seamlessly blends modern conveniences with timeless elegance. Experience the epitome of luxury living in this remarkable home.

360 degrees unobstructed VIEWS!!! NO HOA! DETACHED GUEST HOUSE! 7 car garage! Bring all your toys to this home in The Desert Uplands of Mesa! Lifestyle here is exceptional with a blend of tranquility & convenience. Nearby stores, restaurants, hiking & boating at Tonto National Forest & Usury Mountain Regional Park. All million $ plus homes. Experience elegance & comfort in this magnificent 5-bedroom, 4.5 -bathroom residence on a sprawling 1.22-acre lot! 2 story entry w/ elegant stairwell. Formal LR & DR with updated modern flooring. 2022 kitchen remodel offers white shaker cabinets, viking stove, lg prep island, true butlers kitchen & pantry. Family room has huge windows, gas FP & open to the kitchen. 1st floor office, bedroom & full bathroom. Attached 4 car extended garage. GUEST suite is detached & private. Guest suite: great room, full kitchen with island & informal dining area, full bedroom & bathroom. Has a page storage room & attached to full access to second garage. This home boasts MOUNTAIN, SUNRISE, SUNSETS & CITY LIGHT VIEWS from multiple view decks & form inside the home. Fenced in back yard has extended covered patio's built in BBQ, heated spa and diving pool. Bring all your toys!! No HOA!!

Unobstructed MOUNTAIN VIEWS, spectacular SUNSETS & dancing CITY LIGHTS await in this SIX CAR GARAGE custom home in the gated North Scottsdale community of Eagles Glen. The living room, with a grand stone fireplace,16-foot ceiling and sliders opens to the expansive patio, for ideal indoor/outdoor living. The executive office features built-in custom cabinetry & a curved wall of windows, providing a sophisticated workspace. The formal dining room, or club chair seating area, offers a built-in dry bar, custom cabinetry, & additional wall of curved windows. The open-concept family room showcases another stone fireplace and flows into the highly functional kitchen with a breakfast bar with seating for 6, custom alder cabinetry & breakfast room bathed in cascading sunlight with mountain views. The primary retreat is a sanctuary with a double door entry & private patio access, offering a peaceful escape. Plus a spacious primary ensuite with walk-in shower and custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms & a powder room provide ideal comfort for guests. Step outside to your private oasis with STUNNING mountain vistas on a nearly one-acre lot, complete with a heated pool, waterfall feature, covered pavered patio, flagstone decking, gazebo, fire pit & mature natural desert landscaping! Car enthusiasts will be delighted by the impressive 1500 square foot SIX CAR tandem garage plus a large storage room. The home's beautiful natural schist stone and wood-look tile floors are complemented by new carpet in the guest bedrooms & light & bright fresh neutral interior paint throughout. This home features an inviting ambiance of warmth & comfort surrounded by breathtaking views. It is located close to golf courses, fine dining, shopping & hiking, offering the perfect blend of luxury & convenience.

STUNNING LUXURY! This incredible property has a long list of upgrades curated with style and care creating an experience you have to witness for yourself! This one-of-a-kind property will blow you away from the moment you walk through the custom iron double doors! You are met with endless custom upgrades that draw you in and make you feel like you're home. No expense was spared on any addition to this home, from the high-end wood-look tile flooring to the waterfall countertops, marble backsplash, and double stack cabinets in the kitchen to the marble shower surround in the primary suite. The backyard is an ENTERTAINERS PARADISE! $500K+ in high end finishes caters to those with discriminating taste. You can't find this caliber of home in other parts of town at this price!!! Don't miss it!!

Discover the Sedona, a contemporary open-concept design to be built. Car collectors and RVers will appreciate the storage, featuring an oversized 3-car tandem garage plus a 49' deep RV garage. The home includes 4 bedrooms, office, 4.5 bathrooms, island kitchen, and a guest suite with a private living room. The owner's suite boasts a free-standing tub, a walk-through shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy quality finishes such as 90/10 smooth walls, 8' doors, quartz countertops, and 12' ceilings in the great room and kitchen. The build is enhanced by energy-efficient spray foam insulation, 2x6 framed exterior, fully sheathed construction, and a post-tension foundation. Pictures are from a model home w/ available options. Buyer to verify all facts and specs.

This new construction custom home is in a gated community but is exempt from the HOA! Features a chef's kitchen with top of the line Dacor 30'' fridge, 30'' freezer with two styles of ice, and 36'' dual-fuel steam range with 42'' high volume vent hood, an incredibly quiet Bosch dishwasher, granite composite workstation sink, quartz counters throughout, butler pantry with built in convection oven microwave, and hidden outlets under the cabinets and island. Living room features a built-in electric fireplace, ceiling mounted surround sound speakers, 12' double slider door, and floor outlets under the couch. 4 bedrooms have ensuites and walk-in closets; bedroom 5 is currently set up as an office. Owner's suite is split from the other bedrooms and the ensuite features a deep soaking bathtub... with fast-fill faucet, large curbless shower with two heads and a wand, and spacious walk-in closet. Bedroom 5/Office includes French doors and two closets plus a networking cabinet. Hardwired internet to all TVs and mesh network. Lavish laundry room has electric and gas for the dryer and ample storage including an outlet in the pantry cabinet to charge cordless vacuum. ~400 sqft gym with rubber flooring, ceiling speakers, r/o water bottle filler, and direct access to garage. Dedicated outlet for fridge/freezer in laundry and garage. Oversized 4 car garage features insulated garage doors, electric vehicle pre-wire, smart openers, epoxy floor, utility sink, tankless water heater, and water softener. Exterior features farmhouse sconces, under-eave lighting, backyard flood lights, and holiday under-eave outlets. Back patio features ceiling speakers and is plumbed for a built-in BBQ and overhead heater. View fencing and gate to canal makes the property feel even larger and provides access to paths and fishing. Natural gas stub at power panel for backup generator. Ceilings in living areas and bedroom 5/office are 12'; all other ceilings are 10'. Starlink internet. Hardwired security system. Motorized blackout sun shades throughout. Zoning allows for an additional dwelling to be built on the property. Electric panel is oversized at 400 amps; septic is also 1,000 gallons oversized to accommodate a future 3 bed, 2 bath guest house. Electrical conduit pre-run under backyard turf to allow for pool/spa. Horses, livestock, chickens, and other animals allowed!

Looking for resort style living yet in proximity to everything? Live it in Scottsdale's prestigious Windgate Community. Enjoy privacy in your beautifully upgraded home with fine finishes, luxurious community centers, guarded gate, breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, your private desert backing home, & in proximity to Scottsdale's finest. This gorgeously appointed single level home welcomes you with soaring ceilings throughout, a grand foyer, 8' doors, and natural oak flooring throughout. Recently remodeled by Elliot Barkan Luxury Builders and meticulously maintained, your home features... Recently remodeled and meticulously maintained, your home features... an open-concept kitchen that opens to multiple pools from your 15' 4 expansive panel sliding doors. Entertain your guests with SS Dacor appliances, 42'' upper Alder cabinets, and white Macaubus Quartzite Countertops with deep random veins, and a beautiful focal point media/fireplace wall. Enjoy privacy with your split floor plan, all ensuite home with a grand great room, & your large den/bonus room. See feature sheet for an extensive list of upgrades. Your impressive community amenities include 25/7 guard gated entry, resort style 10,000 sqft clubhouse with 3 swimming pools, 3 spas, high tech teen pavilion, playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, pickleball & tennis courts. Enjoy meandering greenbelt with hiking, biking and Equestrian trails throughout, or a short stroll to DC Ranch Village Racquet Club, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (35,500 Acres) & the Gateway Trailhead with full services & over 45 miles of hiking, mountain biking or Equestrian trails. Make resort style living your new life & home.

Exquisite one of a kind log home by Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia. One level living plus a loft for family/game room and an office. The home is nestled in a private setting on over 5 acres that backs the National Forest. Extra large garage plus a two stall RV carport to store all the toys. This property is a horse lovers dream! It has an amazing horse set up with an MD custom made horse barn that has a saddle room and hay compartment. Horse stalls have rubber floors, and all stalls have their own outside run to a nice size arena. The one bedroom one bath guest house is also a custom Pioneer Log Home of the same amazing quality. You can hike, bike, or ride your horse directly from your property into the National Forest. One of the best properties available in Rim Country!

Rare opportunity to acquire this 8 acre New River property! Properties this size are becoming increasingly rare. Imagine an amazing horse ranch with close access to State Trust land or subdivide into 6 or 7 other parcels for a great home building project (see exhibit). The land is flat with no floodplain. The house is brick constructed (mid-century) with 3 beds & 3 baths, 2 car garage, 6 car shade cover, solar, dual pane windows and more! The roof is a few years old and the solar is 1 year (leased). Property is fully fenced. Well is shared with one other home.

Nestled within the exclusive gated community of Eagles Glen, this meticulously renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers unparalleled luxury and comfort with 360 degree mountain views including iconic Pinnacle Peak and city lights. Spanning 3,007 square feet, this home boasts a spacious layout perfect for modern living all on a large corner lot. This pocket neighborhood has low HOA fees and a Pickelball court right in your neighborhood! Enter through the newly installed high-end iron and glass front door to discover a seamlessly flowing interior adorned with new tile flooring and a large custom slider door creating a seamless indoor and outdoor living. The removal of columns in the expansive living room enhances the open ambiance, while new paint provides a fresh

Experience the charm of this sophisticated farmhouse-modern home, gracefully situated on over an acre of prime Cave Creek land. The property features a resort-style backyard, an intriguing hidden room, and is designed for both family living and entertaining with ease. This residence offers 5 generous bedrooms and 3.5 luxurious bathrooms within its 4,070 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an oversized 4-car garage, an expansive kitchen, and refined finishes such as quartz countertops, a professional gas stove, and ceramic wood tile. Enjoy the added comfort of sprayed in foam insulation, a master suite with a walk-in shower and spacious closet, and three cozy fireplaces. The open floor plan and soaring multi trayed ceilings enhance the home's airy and inviting atmosphere. While nestled in a serene setting, the property is conveniently close to shopping and esteemed schools. With no HOA fees and a coveted Cave Creek address, this exquisite home presents a unique opportunity that won't last long.